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US HB5891
Bill
Status
10/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Steil
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AI Summary
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Members of Congress would lose one day's pay for each 24-hour period a government shutdown is in effect, with pay reductions calculated and excluded from regular compensation payments
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Pay reductions become permanent after the November 2026 general election; before that date, withheld pay is held in escrow and released at the end of Congress to comply with the 27th Amendment
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"Government shutdown" is defined as a lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments
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The Secretary of the Senate administers pay withholding for Senators, while the Chief Administrative Officer handles it for House members
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The Secretary of the Treasury must provide assistance to congressional payroll administrators to implement the requirements
Legislative Description
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Economics and public finance
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
10/31/2025